PM&R Medical Director Cumming, GA

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cumming is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services.  Our hospital provides a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly skilled physicians and therapists, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION

The Medical Director oversees the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospitals rehabilitation services. He / she plays a pivotal role in optimizing the overall clinical care of the hospital while also providing clinical care to patients.

Partner with the CEO to advance the hospitals position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospitals patient satisfaction rankings to exceed the Encompass Health average and achieve a consistent top 10 clinical ranking.

Establish strong relationships with other specialists in the market area to make them aware of the benefits and the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation. Since a patients opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Medical Directors role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospitals services is critical to the hospitals success and patient access to appropriate services.

Develop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients and families. Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative services.

PM&R Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients and an outpatient rehabilitation practice if he or she chooses.  The Physiatrist will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his / her own billing and collections.  Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes - Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas.

Visitors can experience  a  unique  blend  of  suburban  comfort  and  metro  convenience. Cumming is close to Lake Lanier, perfect for boating or fishing and outdoor adventures. In addition, Sawnee Mountain Preserve offer scenic hiking trails and beautiful views.

Explore the heart of the city's museums like the  Atlanta History Center ,  National Center for Civil and Human Rights  and the  Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park . Experience Atlanta's  Centennial Olympic Park , an expansive green space with features commemorating the 1996 Summer Olympics. Tour and catch games at  Truist Park , home of the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, and  Mercedes-Benz Stadium , home of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons, and host of the 2019 Super Bowl.

Marvel at the  Georgia Aquarium , and taste iconic flavors at the  World of Coca-Cola . Explore the city's diverse culinary scene, and see why shoppers love Atlanta for everything from boutiques to antiques. For family fun, romantic getaways, urban adventure, unique events and so much more.

We know that choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Atlanta area, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Encompass Health for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.

PM&R INPATIENT JOB DESCRIPTION

• Expected patient load 15-20 patients
• Medical Director compensation for administrative duties
• Good subspecialty support
• Option to consult at local acute care hospitals
• Effective Marketing teams based at acute care hospitals

PRACTICE MODEL

PM&R Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients.  The Physiatrist will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his / her own billing and collections.  Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes - Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas.

WHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?

High Income potential

High patient volumes

Freedom to run your own practice

Integrated State of the art equipment

Professional fulfillment through gratifying patient mix

Team atmosphere with full-time employed therapists and nurses

Corporate support to facilitate available resources for regulatory compliance

Opportunities for hospital-based rental of office space and clinical space

Contractual opportunities for medical directors and program directors